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Cheesy Bacon and Zucchini Rice Bake

Enjoy this easy-to-prepare meal that really satisfies – it's the perfect weeknight dinner. - by Barbara Northwood
  • 01 Jun 2018
Cheesy Bacon and Zucchini Rice Bake
Prep: 15 Minutes - Cook: 60 Minutes - easy - Serves 6 - pregnancy-safe
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For a change, replace French onion simmer soup with chicken noodle simmer soup. Or for a vegetarian option, omit bacon and add 1⁄2 cup drained, roasted red capsicum strips.

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

150 g shortcut bacon, chopped

1 ¼ cups medium-grain rice

40 g sachet dried French onion soup mix

2 zucchini, grated

2 cups milk

1 cup water

1 cup grated tasty cheese

Method

  1. Heat an oiled, medium, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and bacon. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.
  2. Transfer onion mixture to an oiled, large ovenproof dish (12-cup). Add the rice, soup mix, zucchini, milk, water and half the cheese. Stir to combine. Cover tightly with oiled foil.
  3. Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and discard the foil. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven.
  4. Cook, uncovered, for a further 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and top is golden brown.
Barbara Northwood
Barbara Northwood
Barbara has over 38 years experience in the food industry, loves sharing advice, recipes and know-how on everything food. She’s a passionate gardener and being to grow fresh herbs, lemons and rhubarb and more, gives her great satisfaction.

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